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Literary Analysis, Argument Writing & Media LiteracyAre you looking for an engaging secondary ELA unit that helps students strengthen literary analysis, evidence-based writing, and critical thinking skills while exploring a relevant and thought-provoking theme?Is Deception Ever Justified? is a complete high school English Language Arts unit designed to help students analyze a wide variety of texts while developing Regents-style writing skills through the exploration of deception in literature, m

Turn Greek Mythology into an Interactive Social Media Experience Your Students Will LOVE!Looking for an engaging Greek mythology activity that gets students moving, thinking, and debating? This social media-inspired lesson transforms traditional mythology into a dynamic, student-centered experience where students analyze characters, build relationships, and argue for power on Mount Olympus. Perfect for middle and high school ELA, this lesson blends mythology, argument writing, and collaborative

This 44 slide presentation introduces the Pantheon of the Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses. Within this slideshow, there are four mini-assessments for students to be creative and complete mini-research. A creative writing piece is included at the end for a summative assessment. This assignment should take approx. five class periods. Also available is a FREE GOOGLE FORM UNIT ASSESSMENT.

This is a great lesson for a one-day sub plan, or two-three day writing activity. Students will analyze character and conflict within the story. Then, students will write an argument to prosecute or defend Mary Maloney. Includes graphic organizers.

By facilitating choice, students own their learning and educators create lifelong readers.  This lesson will cover how to implement and facilitate independent reading by providing students choice, encouraging literary diversity and modeling structure in a cooperative peer group of Book Talks.  Utilizing technology and text, we will review protocols of student book selection, teaming of groups, and implementation of summative and formative assessments for this activity.

MLA Citations and rules are regularly updated.  Here is a Scavenger Hunt to practice the 9th Edition MLA Citation rules using the Purdue Owl Website as a main source.  In addition, a model Works Cited Page is the basis of a quiz for students once they complete the scavenger hunt. Answer Key is included.

This FREE RESOURCE is beneficial during any literary discussion.  I use this resource during our small literature circles discussions so students can listen closely as we discuss each role, but this would be beneficial for any literary discussion for students to be able to understand and defend their listening skills. Please enjoy.

This Google Form can be used stand alone after your own introduction to the Greek Gods and Goddesses, or it can accompany my slideshow The Greek Pantheon. This is a 100 Point Google Forms quiz.